Boulder, CO - More than 6000 geoscientists will gather at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia 22-25 October for "The Pursuit of Science: Building on a Foundation of Discovery," the 118th annual meeting and exposition of the Geological Society of America. Representatives of the media are cordially invited to attend and participate in technical sessions, field trips, and other special events.

Eligible media will receive complimentary registration (see below) and are invited to use GSA's Newsroom facilities while at the meeting.

I. Scientific Program

Finalization of the scientific program is underway. Additional information will be made available when the technical program schedule is complete.

II. Media Participation

Eligibility for media registration is as follows:

Working press representing bona fide, recognized news media with a press card, letter, or business card from the publication.

Freelance science writers, presenting a current membership card from NASW, ISWA, regional affiliates of NASW, ISWA, CSWA, ACS, ABSW, EUSJA, or evidence of work pertaining to science published in 2005 or 2006.

PIOs of scientific societies, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Journalists and PIOs must pay for any short courses or field trips in which they wish to participate.

Representatives of the business side of news media, publishing houses, and for-profit corporations must register at the main registration desk and pay the appropriate fees.